Farzan Ustad

Co-founder @Inspired 2 Uplift

Richmond, BC, CA

Mentor and oversee cross-functional teams of 100+ volunteers, ensuring consistent program execution and growth.• Developed and scaled the ‘Buddy Program’ across Canadian and U.S. high schools and universities, promoting weekly peer mentorship that fosters inclusion and accessibility for students with and without disabilities.• Leading I2U’s Finance Team, managing budgets, sponsors, and grants to strategically fund the organization.• Secured grant funding to produce a 3D-animated children’s cartoon series to educate youth on disabilities.• Developing I2U’s Clothing Line to raise awareness through youth-designed apparel on disability inclusion.